Unit 5 Energy, Waves, and Heat Transfer

Front

Where do sound waves travel the FASTEST?

Back

Sound waves travel fastest in solids.

Front

What kind of wave is pictured?

Back

The wave is a Longitudinal wave.

Front

Using a microwave cooks food using....

Back

Microwaves cook food using Radiation.

Front

What two factors affect the amount of energy a wave has?

Back

The two factors are Frequency and Amplitude.

Front

Which is NOT an insulator?

Back

Copper is NOT an insulator.

Front

What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact.

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).